This summer, MarketWatch spoke to four college students as they prepared for a fall semester unlike any other. We recently checked back in to see how the pandemic has affected their studies and the way they’re thinking about their futures. The fall semester has been busy for Luz Chavez. The […]
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SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again. It’s the most prized name in the basket of brands that entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez have scooped up since the coronavirus pandemic bowled over the U.S. […]
Roberts Cottages, Oceanside, CA, USAPhoto: @paulfuentes_photoThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more info. Have you ever seen a place that looks like it could be in a Wes Anderson film? Whether it’s […]
The low-cost airline responded to the quarantine news in trademark fashion – announcing a seat sale – but O’Leary is not expecting a dramatic surge in bookings. Indeed, Ryanair is only adding a handful of extra services during the Christmas period to destinations in Italy, Spain and Poland. It will […]
Isolated for months now, tweens and teens are actively searching for online friends, often describing them as IBFs (Internet best friends), via TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and online games. The #IBF hashtag has more than 670 million views on TikTok, and variations of that hashtag on Instagram contain hundreds of thousands […]
WWE and Omaze issued the following today- Omaze Invites You to Enter the Ring with WWE Legend Undertaker at the WWE Performance Center Omaze, an online fundraising platform which offers once in a lifetime opportunities while supporting causes around the world, went LIVE with a partnership with WWE Superstar Legend […]
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning of the risks of Thanksgiving travel, many families are opting for a virtual Thanksgiving this year. Zoom, the go-to videoconferencing system for many during the pandemic, has even announced it’s waiving its usual 40-minute meeting limit on free accounts during the […]
With the nation in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, fewer people are expected to make their annual treks to gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving. Lancaster County set a daily record for new COVID-19 cases this weekend when it recorded 465 Sunday, according to the Pennsylvania […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — People looking online for Black Friday deals should do some simple research beforehand. As online shopping skyrocketed this year, the Better Business Bureau says so has the number of complaints to BBB about online retailers. More than 53,000 complaints have been logged so far in 2020. Regional […]
ONTARIO, Calif. (KABC) — A drive-through COVID-19 testing center that offers results within 20 minutes is now operational at Ontario Airport, allowing passengers to determine whether they are infected with the coronavirus before they travel. “The idea is, how do we make our passengers feel as safe and as comfortable […]
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many Americans resist calls to limit gatherings and travel heading into the holidays. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tightened restrictions on casinos, […]
After the third time proved not to be the charm for the Bachelor in Paradise success story, the store owner more or less gave up on trying to find a new slot for their Dallas vows, pushed back several times from the original May date. “I have postponed my wedding not […]
CLOSE COVID-19 cases are surging across the country. Here’s what to consider as you decide whether to get tested and travel this holiday season. USA TODAY With the holidays quickly approaching and COVID-19 cases rising, many states are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of the virus from visitors to residents. […]
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that with the rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to postpone travel and celebrate with the people who live at home with you. FILE PHOTO: An employee uses hydroalcoholic gel at the […]
Officials with the Department of Motor Vehicles are making it easier for people to get services done. They are now offering more than 40 transactions online. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — People are still waiting months for an appointment at the Department of Motor Vehicles. DMV officials hope more appointments open […]
It’s that time of year: Thanksgiving is Thursday. And, like most holiday celebrations in 2020, it’s going to look different this November. Public health officials are warning Americans about the dangers of travel and gatherings as the coronavirus pandemic rages. Stores nationwide are closing their doors Thanksgiving Day, while families […]
WASHINGTON – A key Trump administration appointee said Monday she would allow President-elect Joe Biden to begin his official transition – paving the way for his team to get access to briefings, office space, secure computers and other government services needed for the transfer of power. It marked a formal […]
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers. As part of the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) initiative, DPS Troopers will be […]
Thomas Pallini/Business Insider A surge in COVID-19 cases across the US is encouraging would-be travelers to cancel their holiday flights. Four major US airlines have eliminated change and cancel fees permanently, while others have travel waivers to make it easier to cancel when plans change. Most airlines won’t offer a […]
Text size Getting the balance sheet in better shape was an early goal laid out by CEO Larry Culp. Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images General Electric announced a health-care diagnostics acquisition on Friday. Ordinarily, a small deal wouldn’t mean much, but GE has been selling assets, lately, not buying them. […]
© Provided by Shape Getty Images When the country shut down back in March, you likely thought ‘Oh, a two-week quarantine? I’ve got this.’ But as your spring, summer, and fall plans were eventually canceled, you likely realized that social distancing, mask-wearing, and state-wide […]
A Texan couple unable to make Thanksgiving have surprised their grandkids with life-sized cardboard cutouts made in their image to join them at the dinner table. “My husband and I fall into the ‘vulnerable age’ category, so we made the decision a few weeks ago that we would not travel […]